Bear Kills 16-Year-Old Teen Who Got Lost During Race

ALASKA – A black bear killed a 16-year-old teenager who got lost during a race in Alaska.

Police said, the teen, Patrick Cooper was running the Bird Ridge Junior Division Race when he veered off the trail and was later attacked by a bear.

According to KTVA, Cooper called his brother during the race to tell him he was being attacked by a bear. Searchers found Patrick by tracking his cell phone. A volunteer found Patrick’s body but warned others to get back after the bear rushed from out of the bushes.